Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours agoMy search for the perfect bodega in Madrid
Defining a bodega in Madrid is complex, with variations in interpretation affecting the classification of wine bars and shops.
In the latest issue of Bon Appétit magazine, we're traveling far and wide. To Mexico City in search of the best gorditas, to Hong Kong to explore cha chaan tengs, and to a truck stop in Wyoming that's turning out first-rate blistered naan, biryani, and more.
Del Mar West Palm Beach spans 12,000 square feet and features a picturesque outdoor terrace, reflecting the effortless elegance of the Mediterranean coastline with natural textures and warm neutrals.
Fresha, born Frescia Belmar, is nominally a jazz bassist, but her artistry transcends the form, moving effortlessly between jazz, rock, fusion, and R&B.
"What we didn't expect was the response - customers were coming by, messaging us, and sharing stories about what the restaurant meant to them. It made us realize this wasn't just a place to eat - it had become part of people's routines and memories."
Fusion food has historically had a bit of a bad rap, with overly gimmicky dishes and unnecessary combinations turning diners off. However, when you drill down into what fusion actually is - blending together flavours, ingredients and techniques from different cuisines - it's something that a lot of chefs are doing all the time.
"The best thing to do with chicken is to brine it, a true wet brine with a 3% or 3.5% salt brine for 24 hours. The trick is to air-dry your chicken in the fridge for another 12 to 24 hours to dry out the skin a bit so it gets crispy on the grill."
The Old Spot is not just a restaurant; it’s a lively gathering place where friends and family come together, especially on Mondays, to enjoy good food and company.
I use a lot of vermouth actually. Obviously it's a fortified wine and so therefore it has a lot of flavor. When I'm doing pastas, for example, I'm using white vermouth sometimes. If I'm doing a seafood pasta with clams, it's amazing. People are like, 'What's that flavor in there?'
The best all-inclusive hotels here are far removed from the buffet lines and wristband clichés that once defined the format. Instead, they offer thoughtfully designed spaces, ambitious dining programmes, excellent spas and an easy sense of Mediterranean leisure that suits the rhythm of island life.
A well-designed kitchen makes all the difference when it comes to getting good food made and served as quickly as possible, but even in the restaurant world, not all kitchens are properly thought through.
Alemán, originally from Cabo San Lucas, has toured most of South America, bringing his Spanish-language rap to millions of fans. According to Spotify, Alemán is 2026's most popular Mexican rapper. Gera MX, originally started by freestyling on the streets of San Luis Potosí and then joined the collective, the Mexamafia. But it was his co-penned "Botella Tras Botella" that was the first Mexican single to break into the US Billboard Top 100.
The people behind San Francisco Italian institution, , and one of 2025's Best New Restaurants, , are getting ready to open a more casual offshoot-an all-day cafe called Bar Coto. This place will combine what this team clearly has a knack for: great food, an impressive selection of wine, and gelato. The latter has always been a summer-only offering from their sidewalk cart, Gelateria Di
Laura and the team have transformed the upstairs area into an intimate and relaxed space, with dimmed lighting, low ceiling and long centre bar topped with a few of the tapas dishes on the menu. You have a front row view of the chef knocking up the pinxtos from the bar, which is always helpful when deciding what to have next.